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In the past weeks, I have had horrible dining experiences with poor service. Like Indiana Jones searching for the Holy Grail, hope is the only element I can truly count on. […]

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In the past 10 days, I broke my own record. Performing my civic duties, I dined out eight times contributing to our restaurant economy. Here is the list: San Tung/In -N- Out Burgers/Ming Tai/Hong Kong Mayflower Lounge/Gordo’s burritos/Shanghai Dumpling House/Yan Yan.
Today, I feature Hong Kong breakfast which is foreign to most people. […]

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Like, oh my gosh. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, married! Thats a shocker. A Chinese restaurant with sterile walls and a fish tank with hints of swamp environment. Not a shocker. […]

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It’s rare that I rant and grunt about restaurants, this is one of those days. Constantly advocating that successful restaurant offer a complete dining experience, few owners have opened their eyes. As a result, a high percentage of restaurants go belly up. Complete experience means
(great food) + (service) + (ambiance)
On Monday, I […]

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Almost every night, you will find San Tung crowded inside and out. The patrons can be found anxiously waiting for the next open table. San Tung has been serving their famous dried fried chicken to local diners as well as out of town diners for almost a decade at their inner Sunset location. […]

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Ding Tai Fung, the name is tossed around countless times amongst the dumpling Gods. Unlike most dumpling houses, Ding Tai Fung makes a statement that Chinese dumpling house can feature mahogany floors, exceptional service, and interior design fit for the grand. Anxiously waiting for my seat, I reminisce about my past sha lung […]

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Growing up in a food snob family, my dad (successful restaurateur) preached that Chinese food is the top cuisine. I respected his view, after all he has hosted several food festivals and has served Prince Charles. He explained that Chinese food has a large range and each region spotlights different dishes.
To truly taste […]

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